What a crazy whirlwind this pregnancy has been. It is just absolutely flying by. We will be holding our little man before we know it.
Here are some updates since I last posted:
1. I was blessed with not one, but 2 baby showers! One was a virtual skype shower from NY to FL and the other was a face to face shower here in our home in Florida. What an incredible blessing they both were! I got to celebrate baby Gavin with all my aunts and cousins in both states, not to mention my amazing mama, sister and new girlfriends :)
2. Serena made the most BEAUTIFUL letters to hang in Gavin's room completely by hand!
4. Andre and I finally had our patio in the backyard screened in, which is really exciting for us because we love to sit back there and just enjoy the warm weather, the sun and Florida, and now we can do so without the bugs!
5. Our cousins Tom and Connie with their daughters Abigail and Emily moved in across the street. This is VERY exciting to me as well! I have never had cousins that close before :)
6. I spent an evening with my doula last week and it was SO fantastic getting to know her on a deeper level. I am 100% convinced that she will be the exact support I need during labor and post partum! She has already taught me so much (including opening up a whole new world of esscential oils).
Let's get on with our latest survey!
How far along? 28 Weeks
Total weight gain: As of my last weigh in I am now 138 making the grand total 12 lbs. Still a little under the "norm" but perfectly healthy anyway.
Maternity clothes? Absolutely! The other day I was cleaning the house in an old pair of sweats and tank top... well apparently the tank no longer touches the sweats and I had about 3 inches of belling haning out. Unfortunately because of the curve of the bump I couldn't see it, but Andre thought that was very sexy... hahaha not. I was practicing my redneck look...
Stretch marks? Very veiny but no stretch marks. And I've been using the Shea and Cocoa butter lotion which I love!
Sleep: Ehhh... I wake up every 2-3 hours to pee, my back hurts and when I lay on my side Gavin goes crazy like I am squishing him in there!
Best moment this week: Being with everyone I love this weekend celebrating Gavin, and watching Serena's face as she FINALLY felt a baby kick(/squirm/hiccup/punch) for the first time.
Miss Anything? Not really... although my body is starting to get uncomfortable, I get so much joy from this whole thing that I can't say I miss even that.
Movement: Our little karate kid has not slowed down even one bit! He is VERY active, especially over night since I guess I've trained him to be up while I'm up at work all night.
Food cravings: Just fruits and veggies as always
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope
Gender: I KNEW he was a boy!!! Gavin Luis Genao!
Labor Signs: I'm starting to get to the point where every little twinge and cramp is overanalyzed. I know its still very early, and I haven't even had any Braxton Hicks (that I know of) but I keep expecting something.
Symptoms: Achy back, crazy tired, shortness of breath, big belly and everything else that goes along with the 3rd trimester!
Belly Button in or out? I'd say its still in, but it's probably more flat than in at this point. Only the very top is still in.
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: I'm very happy! When I get home from work and my back hurts, I'm exhausted etc I can be a little cranky, but sleep usually takes care of that.
Looking forward to: Our labor classes starting soon (along with a newborn care and water birth class) and our next batch of visitors in April (my inlaws!) ............... And if we are being honest here... I'm really looking forward to maternity leave. I know it will be crazy since I'll have a needy newborn to care for, but working over night shift at 7 months pregnant is very taxing!
Maternity clothes? Absolutely! The other day I was cleaning the house in an old pair of sweats and tank top... well apparently the tank no longer touches the sweats and I had about 3 inches of belling haning out. Unfortunately because of the curve of the bump I couldn't see it, but Andre thought that was very sexy... hahaha not. I was practicing my redneck look...
Stretch marks? Very veiny but no stretch marks. And I've been using the Shea and Cocoa butter lotion which I love!
Sleep: Ehhh... I wake up every 2-3 hours to pee, my back hurts and when I lay on my side Gavin goes crazy like I am squishing him in there!
Best moment this week: Being with everyone I love this weekend celebrating Gavin, and watching Serena's face as she FINALLY felt a baby kick(/squirm/hiccup/punch) for the first time.
Miss Anything? Not really... although my body is starting to get uncomfortable, I get so much joy from this whole thing that I can't say I miss even that.
Movement: Our little karate kid has not slowed down even one bit! He is VERY active, especially over night since I guess I've trained him to be up while I'm up at work all night.
Food cravings: Just fruits and veggies as always
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope
Gender: I KNEW he was a boy!!! Gavin Luis Genao!
Labor Signs: I'm starting to get to the point where every little twinge and cramp is overanalyzed. I know its still very early, and I haven't even had any Braxton Hicks (that I know of) but I keep expecting something.
Symptoms: Achy back, crazy tired, shortness of breath, big belly and everything else that goes along with the 3rd trimester!
Belly Button in or out? I'd say its still in, but it's probably more flat than in at this point. Only the very top is still in.
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: I'm very happy! When I get home from work and my back hurts, I'm exhausted etc I can be a little cranky, but sleep usually takes care of that.
Looking forward to: Our labor classes starting soon (along with a newborn care and water birth class) and our next batch of visitors in April (my inlaws!) ............... And if we are being honest here... I'm really looking forward to maternity leave. I know it will be crazy since I'll have a needy newborn to care for, but working over night shift at 7 months pregnant is very taxing!
1 Corinthians 13:7 ESV / 147 helpful votes
Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
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